Symmetrical Madness - Death the Kid X OC

A/N: Sorry for the long wait on this chapter. I decided to update every Saturday (or at least try to) consider I'm running out of ideas very so slowly and all soooo yeah. Still thanks for the wait!~


Chapter 9: Black Madness

- Kyjoko's POV -

Crona? Who are they talking about? Are they talking about the male with the lilac hair and black clothing down there? I'm not sure… I never saw him before yet they act like they're really close friends and all.

I pulled on Kid's jacket sleeve, trying to get his attention. When he turned his head around I asked him who he was as he explains.

''That's Crona, a very good friend of Maka and part of the group. I'm not sure why he's here and all but it's nice seeing him doing fine I guess''

''Will I meet him too?'' I asked shyly. I'm not sure why I feel so shy with Kid so suddenly, but I tried to keep it cool.

''Sure you will, we have to introduce you to him. You two will get along, I know that''

I nodded, looking at Crona sitting next to Maka. I do see they get really well along with each other. It's like they're friends for YEARS. Kid noticed me staring off. He waved his hand in front of me, making me flinch for a moment as I looked up to him.

''Kyjoko, is something wrong?'' he asked kindly as I shook my head. He looked in the direction I was staring at and knew immediately what it was about.

''Oh, you were looking at Crona, right?'' he says as I nodded. ''He's a friend of mine and the group. I will introduce you to him during break time''

''H-him…?''

''Sshh… I know his gender is confusing for some people.. but it's a dude. At the party of mine years ago he was wearing a tuxedo. So don't bother to much about it, ok?''

''Okay~'' I said with a bright smile. He smiled back as the lesson continues.

Time flew fast by and it was already break time. I know it's school with studying and all, but I enjoy learning about this. It's so interesting. I still can't believe it's real.

I walked with Kid to the same spot as the gang always was. Crona was there as well. He smiles, waving weakly and shyly back. He seems to be like me when I was a little bit open in the group, shy and weak… I'm still weak but as Kid encouraged me, I'll be strong one day.

''Hey Crona, it's nice to see you again. It's been a long while hasn't it?'' Kid says as Crona nods and tells his long story about his travels, what he's learned and how he trained.. Ragnarok..? Who is… OMG!

I jumped in surprise and bumped against the tree. A creature just came out of his shoulder. It's small and cute but… still it surprised me. Kid tried to calm me down but I just was breathing heavily. Crona tried to put him back inside him but Ragnarok wanted to play around, scaring me.

I just hid behind the tree trying to crawl away from here. It's tiny yes.. but I got so surprised by it. That such thing was possible! This will haunt me in my dreams for sure… no… nightmares..

''Kyjoko… hey hey it's ok. No need to be so scared, he won't harm you.''

''Who is that scardy girl anyways? Is she your girlfriend Kid?! Ehahahaha!'' says Ragnarok teasing like. It made Kid rage yelling to him it's not true and the true and not true fight between them begins.

Seriously… WHY does this chaos always happen when I'm around…?

''Enough!''

Everyone was silent and looked at Tsubaki, surprised that she was the one to yell first. It could have been Maka to be honest. I peeked behind the tree, seeing Tsubaki standing brave with her hands on her sides.

''Ragnarok, there is no need to scare someone where you're being introduced to. She's really sensitive and can get scared quickly when it's done by surprise! So no food or candy for you!''

''Hey hey hey! I was only playing around with her… I didn't knew she was part of this stupid friend group… sorry sorry…'' he says annoyingly almost like it's purely sarcasm.

Tsubaki nods as she sees me peeking, putting a heartwarming and soft smile on her face. She's so brave, sweet and so… nice, strong as well. I wish I could be like her.

She walks up to me, reaching her hand out to get me off the ground. I felt embarrassed how I acted and apologised to Tsubaki. But she just says it doesn't matter, it wasn't my fault by any means. I felt happy when she says that and smiled.

''Kyjoko?'' Kid says as I looked up to him. He's seriously one head taller than me~

''Are you ok?'' he says while I nodded as he asked me another question ''So, you want to meet our old friend then? I promise that Ragnarok won't do anything.''

''I'll Maka Chop him then if he does hehe!''

I just smiled, they're all so nice and caring. I never felt so happy in such friend group. Kid grabbed my wrist and pulled me to Crona who stood there kind of shy like. I'm kinda nervous now, I don't know who he might be and what's up with that… Ragnarok creature.

''Kyjoko, this is Crona. A good friend from years ago who returned from his travels. Crona, this is Kyjoko. My new weapon and member of the group'' he says serious but kind like to him. I bow, saying it's a pleasure to meet him as he does the same.

''If you two have any questions to get to know each other then go ahead, ask anything'' Kid says as Crona and I just stood in front of each other, just looking into each others eyes. I'm still sort of scanning him by his looks, they're seriously gender confusing but I can tell it's mostly a he.

We both decided to just sit down on a nearby bench together, alone. The rest of the group must probably be talking how the conversation with him and me might go. But that's just me assuming someone's thoughts.

''So, your Kid's new weapon right? W-what kind of weapon are you?'' he asks shyly avoiding my gaze as I do the same.

''I-I'm a Double Scythed weapon, with soul wavelength chain'' when I said that Crona was kind of amazed about that such thing was possible for one person. But it makes sense that it's connected by the chain, would've been weird if it was without that.

''So, how is it with that… ehm… Ragnarok coming out from your back? What's up with that?''

''Oh that, he's my weapon. I'm a meister and weapon in one person. Created by Medusa, an evil witch who also was my mother... but caused a lot of problems and pain to my friends…''

''I'm sorry to hear that… but meister and weapon as one is pretty fascinating as well'' I said cheerfully. I don't want this conversation to become gloomy all of the sudden.

''I-if you want to, I can explain everything about me. Cause certain things about me can't be asked by someone who just met me. O-only if that's fine'' I nodded and gave him permission to tell his story.

He told me the story of years ago how he met Maka. He told me he was used and dominated by Medusa and Ragnarok all together on her own soul. And he was also close on becoming a Kishin. Then he mentioned he had black blood and I asked in between the story if he could explain about that more after his story.

He nods as he continues his story. Telling about the battle encounter with Kid, the battle where Maka reached his soul and became friends. And also how Ragnarok became small. So he was big and muscled… that's scarier then how he spooked me.

Then he tells about being in the academy but secretly he had to work for Medusa, yet he clearly told me he never wanted to do that anyways. He didn't wanted to have trouble with his mother. I could understand why and he also was being watched about it so I would have done the same. Even that it would pain me in regret to hurt my friends.

Then about the battle with him and Medusa how he almost got killed but got saved in time. At least she disappeared and was left alone from being used ever again. Further he just traveled around the world, finding his answers and becoming stronger with Ragnarok.

''A-and that's basically it, I tried to tell it as short as possible. S-sorry if it was l-long though.''

''It's fine Crona, it was an interesting and touching story you have from years ago. I appreciate it you telling me that… Now… about the black blood. What is that?''

''Black blood was put into me by Medusa, to turn me into a Kishin. Which also contains madness itself in it, making me not afraid of death. Also, it protects me from physical harm and provides a degree of healing. It can be hardened to provide massive reductions in damage when hit. And further I can keep telling about what it truly is… uhm… K-Kyjoko-san?''

I just was hollow… pure hollow. I didn't knew black blood would be so dangerous and that he could control it easily. And what's this about madness… is it the same as my second side who's inside me? Or what is it truly? I want to know about it more.

''I-I'm fine… sorry I'm…. I'm just surprised how dangerous Black Blood is…''

''W-well you can ask S-''

''Hey Kyjoko!'' Soul suddenly yells interrupting on what Crona had to say. I looked up to him wondering what he wanted from me. Soul is not someone who talks a lot to me. Yet we know a lot about each other while we never talked face to face like… now.

''Lord Death is calling both you and Crona up. You better hurry up'' he says all serious, still standing cool like.

''O-oh yes of course! I can better tell-'' before I could finish my sentence and walk away Soul held my shoulder, making me look to him from behind.

''Don't bring Kid with you… he says it's very important. Something that he shouldn't know all too soon. Trust me…'' he says with a blank serious expression, letting me go as I nod.

Without any words I walked with Crona to Lord Death's room. I wonder what he called us both for. What is it all about? And why is Kid not allowed to come with me? I always felt calmer whenever he's with me.


- Reader's POV -

Crona opened the door, letting Kyjoko enter the room first. Scanning the room Lord Death was obviously there, patiently waiting. Together with Stein. She wonders why he's here as well.

''Ah hello hello, good to see you two! It's been a while since I called you Kyjoko… and it's been forever since you've showed your face Crona. How has it been!?'' he says cheerfully making Kyjoko giggle. It eases her soul by allot. Lord Death and Kid have a similar calming wavelength.

Crona just quickly answers he's been fine with his travels around the world. Then he asks why he called both him and Kyjoko, and she agrees with it.

''Well, it's more about you Kyjoko..'' Lord Death says making Kyjoko look in confusion. She doesn't know what it could be all about. Is it something good? Something bad? What could it be?

''I can better let Stein have the word for this. It was his results and answers on the research anyways'' he says as Stein stands up from his chair, standing in the middle of the room.

Kyjoko looked scared and confused both at the same times. But the professor tried to calm her down that it's nothing majorly bad to worry about.

''You know the research is about controlling your wavelength and making your soul stable and stronger right?'' he pauses as Kyjoko nods. Then he continues further.

''Well… I discovered something with your soul which I saw numerous times already. It splits into two different souls or you use Soul Switch to switch between them. My question before I continue is… do you know with what other soul you're switching places with?''

Kyjoko shook her head, shivering in fear. She knows it's her fearless soul.. that's all she knows. Stein looked dark down. He knew she would think that.

''Just a fearless soul you say? Well… it's something more dangerous than I thought. And… it's even remotely impossible someone to have such ability or… such curse''

He just keeps on talking in riddles, building the suspense making Kyjoko more scared and nervous. Suddenly she shouts not all too loud to tell her what he truly is talking about… and that she was very confused about it.

''Hm.. well… you're switching with the madness itself within you!''

Kyjoko was in shock… madness? Madness itself?! She was so confused.. She doesn't know anything about madness and started to panic right in front of them. Holding her head and collapsing with her knees on the floor.

''It's not important what madness truly is and can do… that's something to know for later on…''

''But I want to know about it now! If it is truly dangerous I should be able to control it then. With Soul Switch or anything else! Just please… what is madness…? I keep hearing it in the lessons, from my friends and I don't know what it is. I don't want to think about so many questions I-''

Stein holds her shoulders lightly shaking her awake from her loud thoughts.

''I will tell about it in our next talk this Thursday ok. I promise… if I tell about it now you'll just fall asleep. It's a very long explanation what madness is and what it holds. All I can say now is… it takes the fear of someone away. Any fear goes away like thin air''

Kyjoko was a bit calmer. But such thing… is it that dangerous? First about the Black Blood now about madness itself? What more mysterious unexplained things will they throw at her?

''Basically you gotta think about Asura. The pure blooded Kishin that Kid told you about from his past years here on the academy. He was consumed by madness and sure he's fearless about death. But it's very dangerous… people that get dragged into the madness get also a large boost of power. But not many can control it and drown into the madness. There are many ways people can get effected with and some can surpass and not fall into it''

''Wait, what…?'' says Kyjoko confusing. Like yeah, it is confusing.

''It's a very long explanation as Stein says what madness truly is. But we figured out you have madness within you, like a two faced person in one.''

''And we called you both here cause… Kyjoko… Crona might help you have control over such uncontrollable powers. And you will meet someone this Thursday who can help easing and having control over your soul and wavelength. It's the only way to reduce the madness trying to take control over you, the more you use Soul Switch…'' Stein says grabbing her hand and lifting her up.

''It's for your own safety… if Kid knows about this he might freak out worried like. It was dangerous with one of his friends that I can't mention about it… but trust me. He cares about you so keep it between us. You too Crona'' the professor says and both Kyjoko and Crona nod, promising to not tell anyone about this conversation as they get dismissed.

Crona waves weakly good-bye to Kyjoko as they part ways in the hallway. A lot of thoughts go through her head. Madness… Black Blood… what is all going on?

''Yo…''

Kyjoko turns around looking behind her. ''H-hey Soul… what are you doing here?''

''I want to make something clear for you that Crona tried to explain…''

''About the Black Blood….?''

Soul nods ''Yes… it might also lightly involve about madness, but don't worry about it''

Kyjoko looked surprised. Does Soul know all this?! If he can explain it less confusing then the adults can it might help her out. She follows him to an empty classroom. School is already over so no one would be walking in these rooms then.

''Ok, sit tight this is gonna be a long explanation which I only will tell one time. Got it?'' he asked kindly, as she nods and sits down.

''Well… Black Blood's primary function is to make whoever is infected into a Kishin, the Black Blood induces insanity in the person who is infected by it. The madness of the Black Blood has different effects, depending on the user.''

''Different effects? Like what? And what does it truly do?''

''If a person manages to control the Black Blood, has full control of the abilities. One of the Black Blood's properties is that it can hyper-densify to the user's will. When a user is cut and the Black Blood bleeds out of the wound, the user can will the Black Blood to harden and take on the shape of sharp objects, such as blades or needles. This is used as a counter-attack. It can also take on the form of a protective armor for the body. However… without the user's will, the Black Blood does not harden, meaning that this property is not an automatic function of the Black Blood.''

He pauses seeing Kyjoko pay full attention to his story. Even though that it's really long. The explanation kept going on and on and ON it's almost like a school lesson all about Black Blood. She didn't miss any info, she was more interested knowing more about it.

''And.. did I forget something… no that's kinda it,'' he says as he looks at Kyjoko ''Sorry if it was that long of an explanation… I hope I was clear enough about it.''

''Y-yes I understood everything. I'm amazed you know so much about it''

''I studied a bit on my own about it… Crona isn't someone that can explain his things super clear. Even to someone he just met, he's nervous around new people''

''I understand… but… why are you telling me this? And why did you told me a little bit about the madness?''

Soul turned his back to her looking up to the ceiling. ''Well… in all honesty… I was infected with Black Blood during the first battle with Crona years ago… to not make THIS story long as well… I have control over it now. I rarely use the Black Blood's ability, only when needed against strong appointments I use it. If you ask for the way I use it… I go in a room called the Black Room. There is a piano I play my tune at and unleash the Black Blood with it''

''Interesting… still… why you're telling this all to me… I don't have Black Blood do I?''

''You don't no… but you have madness in you as Maka felt from your soul during your training with Kid. And I know why Crona is here as well… but I guess he's not the right person to make you have control over it''

''A-are you saying that-''

''Yes… I will teach you my way of controlling your own madness once you're ready''

''W-when will I be ready then?!''

''You'll see… but don't worry about it too much. it's an offer you can decline. You can follow the suggestions the adults tell you to get rid from it. Or you can use advantage from and take control over it whenever you want. But even that takes training to get out of the madness''

Kyjoko nods understanding and appreciating his offer. She's still surprised, she never got to talk so much with Soul as of now. He chuckles on that comment, turns around and looks back at her.

''Hey, I'm sorry about that. But I couldn't tell this out loud with Kid around. He surely will repeat seven times no to you…''

''Aren't you meaning eight times?''

''Oh yeah.. eight because symmetry huh? Did you get into it because of him?''

''Well… it's all around me daily so I got used to it hehehe!~''

They both laughed as they left the classroom. Soul's offer still stands whenever she thinks she's ready. Yet she doesn't know when.

''Don't worry… I know exactly when you're ready so don't think about it so much. Everything will be ok. Just return to your meister. He must be worried as heck heh!'' he smirked but this smirk was, less scary. It was more confident.

Kyjoko nods as she runs off out of the building, seeing Kid waiting at the entrance. She starts to walk toward him being a few feet away as he turns behind him. She greeted him shyly, being afraid he would be mad that she was gone for so long.

''There you are, I was wondering if you already left or not. Let's go… guess you had a long chat with my father huh?''

''Y-yeah hehe~'' she was feeling a bit uneasy. So many thoughts are going around in her mind. All about the madness and Black Blood. Kid could easily see she had something troubling in her mind so he asked if everything was ok. She just said she was fine putting up the fake smile that pains Kid to look at.

The days passed by just as normal as ever. Training here and there, studying for tests and all. Just as normal school days. Yet there was one obvious problem that a meister couldn't avoid.


- Kid's POV -

Seriously, Kyjoko has been acting…. un-normal lately. Or at least not her usual self. Even her wavelength felt different. I kept asking her every time at the end of the day at the school gates if she didn't had anything in mind. But every time the answer was the same, and her fake disgusting smile appears.

It pains me seeing such smile every day lately. Even when we were home she kept fake smiling. I didn't wanted to bother all too often about the subject, but she's just purely avoiding my gaze and questions every single time. Just why is she doing this?

It's the same as my father being silent about his secret purpose when searching for Eibon's weapons.

Wednesday was the day I asked her every single hour if she was doing fine. I know it annoys her, but it's the only way so get at least some sort of an answer out of her!

''Do you think Kid and Kyjoko are doing fine…?'' Tsubaki asks randomly as Black Star was hanging in his chair, his feet on the table.

''Don't worry Tsubaki they're probably fine. Must be about the long conversation she got called with by Lord Death or something… I don't know it's none of my business.''

''But aren't you a little worried about them?''

''…Maybe a little. But she's still scared of me. I'm trying to be calm and nice as I can to approach and just talk with her. But if you want to know about it you can ask them. You're really well with Kyjoko Tsubaki, I'll give you that!'' he says smiling brightly. Tsubaki nods and just watches the two.

Kyjoko looked so troubled and I really hated seeing that fake smile. Symmetrical or not it's fake… and it pains me seeing her in this state. Something must have happened in the talk with my father on why she is acting like this.

I tried to be quiet about the questions around the group. This is a personal issue between me and her. Not everyone needs to know about it.

School ended and I waited again at the entrance. This time Kyjoko didn't took too long to get her stuff and be back with me. I stopped asking about the subject I asked her for 3 days long. She looked surprised when I started walking when she came.

Without any words I just walked and stopped here and there waiting for her to come with me. She had a questioning look on her face… or at least I can feel that expression through her wavelength.

''K-Kid….?'' she says softly as I turned around. We were just in front of the mansion while I held the door open, looking at her.

''Yes, Kyjoko?''

''About your question uhm… I had to think about how to answer this… clearly so-'' I interrupted her by putting one finger barely in front of her lips.

''You can talk about it inside the mansion in the living room, if you don't mind'' she nodded and got in the mansion first as I closed the door.

I waited in the living room for her. I sat her lemon tea ready with my honey tea to make it a relaxing night. She came downstairs in her symmetrical pajamas wanting to sit on the other side of the couch.

''Kyjoko… would you like to sit next to me for once instead of being so far away?'' I said kindly as she looked surprised, but she obeyed what I asked her. She sat next to me on my left. Symmetry it not important for this important conversation we might have.

''So… what did you wanted to talk about?'' I said dumb like. Still serious like but it was a dumb question. I know what she's gonna talk about.

''W-well… about the question you kept asking me those 3 days long… and… I have my answer ready..''

''Well, tell me then. Tell me your answer.''

She takes a deep breath while sipping on her tea trying to calm down before she talks.

''W-well… I'm not allowed to tell anything about the conversation I had with Lord Death. They forbade me telling you about it of how worried you'll get… and how much you'll be against it. But… I can make this small promise though…''

''Promise… what promise?'' I asked in a soft calming tone. I should be mad at her but this is the worst moment to be mad at her.

''I-I… I'll promise I'll tell about it one day. Just for now it's all confusing and uncertain about the situation I talked with him about. It's not a majorly dangerous problem ok s-so-'' I interrupted her by petting her ear eight times.

''That's fine… promise me then that you'll stop fake smiling to me…''

''F-fake smiling… o-oh… sorry. I didn't wanted you to worry so much about me. But I guess it pained you huh…''

''A lot… but it's fine. I'm sorry about my weird acts and the spamming questions I kept asking you about''

''I-it's fine…'' she looks down… she tried to fake smile but I saw sorrow in her soul. She was unable to smile a little. She even shivers a little bit.

Silence filled the room as I tried to think of something to cheer her up.

''Would you like a… eehm…'' I paused and opened my arms lightly ''Would you like a hug from me…?''

Kyjoko looked up, tears showing in her eyes that she tried to keep in. She glomped me as I blushed a bit in surprise ,seeing her so close to me. I hugged her softly back as she cried her tears.

After she was done crying I had to make a little joke to make her laugh. Yet it was kinda… lame.

''Gotta be symmetrical this hug ok… Perfect symmetry you know?''

She looked up to me still hugging around my back as she giggles a bit, rubbing her eyes.

''There's that real symmetrical smile'' I pat her head, calming her more down. I'm really glad I met her, and I'm glad she's becoming mentally stronger.

TO BE CONTINUED


A/N: Finally updated! Only this time it'll be updates on this Sunday but I couldn't update it this Saturday but I promise I will do that weekly or once in the 2 weeks. I thank you all for the 10 favs and followers AND for the 1.100+ views on this fanfic. It's a lot for my very first fanfic so thank you all for supporting me for this! Most people are from DA so yeah. Thank you all!~